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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,246.51, 9,999.93 and 4,102.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,246.51, 9,999.93 and 4,102.63 is: 5,661.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,246.51 : 9,999.93 = 4,102.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,246.51/9,999.93 = 4,102.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,246.51x = 9,999.93 × 4,102.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,246.51x = 41,026,012.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,026,012.82/7,246.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,661.49

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